Atmore News

UB recognized as ‘one of best’
Special to Atmore News United Bank was recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama. This eighth annual program was created by Business Alabama and Best Companies Group. “In order to have a good customer experience, you must first have a good employee experience.” said Bob Jones, United Bank President and CEO. Companies from across the state entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best…
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the board meeting Thursday, September 12. Resignation 1. Melissa Daniel, special education teacher, Escambia County Middle School, effective September 20, 2019 2. Sandra Forbes, special education instructional teacher aide, Escambia County Middle School, effective September 4, 2019 3. Karen Evans, instructional teacher aide, W.S. Neal Elementary School, effective August 2, 2019…
Citywide burn ban ordered
News Staff Report Atmore Fire Chief Ron Peebles announced Tuesday, September 17, that any and all outside burning has been banned within the city limits until further notice. Peebles said the ban would be lifted only after the city receives sufficient rainfall to lessen the chance of fires spreading through the parched community. “It won’t be after the next thunderstorm,” he said. “It will only be after we get a…
Comedy coming to GECA
News Staff Report This month, the Greater Escambia Council for the Arts presents “12 Incompetent Jurors.” What happens when a jury consists of a mobster and his wife, Hannibal Lecter, a Russian, an anxiety-ridden man who always sees an audience, and other eccentric characters? Pure insanity. Throw in a cat-napping case and you’re in for one of the funniest shows to ever take place at GECA. Following is the cast…
UB, UBCD donate $100K to POA
Special to Atmore News United Bank and UB Community Development, a community development partner of United Bank, made a combined donation of $100,000 to the Pride of Atmore in the restoration of the historic Strand Theatre and the adjoining former hardware store located on Main Street in downtown Atmore. Once the theatre is restored, it will serve as the centerpiece for the Pride of Atmore (POA). The Strand Theatre is…